Tiptonville, Tennessee
Tiptonville is a town of 3,572 people in Lake County, Tennessee, founded in 1857.
Why visit Tiptonville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Caldwell-Hopson House and Lake County Recreational Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Tiptonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tiptonville
Tiptonville is a town in and the county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tiptonville had a population of 3,976. It is also home to the Northwest Correctional Complex, a maximum security prison.
From the Wikipedia article Tiptonville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Caldwell-Hopson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Tiptonville, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
640 Carl Perkins Parkway, Tiptonville
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
Tiptonville was established in 1857, but was not incorporated until 1900. It was designated the county seat when Lake County was created in 1870.
From the History section of Tiptonville, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Crossroads Women's Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
120 Church Street, Tiptonville
Main Street Family Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
211 Church Street, Tiptonville
Map of Tiptonville
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 26°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Samburg Wr (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2022-01-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Caruthersville Memorial Airport (M05) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Portageville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- New Madrid 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Caruthersville 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Troy 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Hayti 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Newbern 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Hickman 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Dyersburg 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Union City 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- East Prairie 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake County Tennessee Courthouse, Flickr user chiacomo, CC BY 2.0
- Caldwell-Hopson House in Tiptonville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Water near Burrus Landing, 4, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 5, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake County, TN, USA - panoramio, bobr56, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 3, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 8, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 2, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 1, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water near Burrus Landing, 7, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Photo of Mississippi River near Burrus Landing on July 6, 2008, Bryan McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
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